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The Founders’ List: "The 3 Types of Platform Companies" by Elad Gil (Color Genomics & Twitter)

The NFX Podcast

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How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Company

In rare cases, an infrastructure company can move up to become a platform on its own right. This only works if the infrastructure company is able to collect and reposition unique end user data or build direct brand recognition with its customers' customers. Platforms typically have more lock-in and differentiation than infrastructure so moving in this direction if possible can be a strong strategic move.

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